Elizabeth Mitcham, PhD

Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Mitcham is a postharvest biologist and extension specialist with the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences. Her research program is focused on maintaining the quality of fruit after harvest, mechanisms of calcium deficiency in fruit, and postharvest insect control.

Education:

1990 - PhD - University of Maryland - Horticulture

1986 - MS - North Carolina State University - Horticulture

1984 - BS - University of Maryland - Horticulture

1981 - AA - Montgomery College, Maryland

Graduate Group Membership:

Horticulture and Agronomy Graduate Group
Food Science & Technology Graduate Group
International Agriculture Development (IAD) Graduate Group